Coq au Vin transforms humble chicken into French bistro magnificence through slow braising in red wine. This rustic classic combines tender chicken pieces with smoky bacon, pearl onions, and earthy mushrooms in a rich wine sauce that’s been perfected over centuries. The overnight marinating deepens flavors to restaurant depths. Pour the same red wine you cook with—a medium-bodied Côtes du Rhône or Burgundy—to echo the dish’s wine-forward character.
Complete this French feast with Creamy Mashed Potatoes to soak up every drop of that glorious wine sauce, or serve alongside French Onion Potatoes for a themed pairing. For more French-inspired elegance, explore our Porcini and Chestnut Soup as a sophisticated starter, or try Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce for another saucy French classic made simpler.
Coq au Vin
Tender chicken braised in red wine with pearl onions and mushrooms—French comfort food at its finest.
6
servings30
minutes2
hours450
kcal2
hours30
minutesIngredients
4 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
1 bottle red wine
2 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup pearl onions, peeled
4 carrots, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
200 grams mushrooms, sliced
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 sprigs thyme
2 leaf bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Begin by marinating the chicken in wine and herbs overnight for a deeper flavor profile. This step can be skipped if time-constrained.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides. Remove from pan.
- Add bacon to the pan. Cook until crispy, then add in the garlic, onions, and carrots. Saute for about five minutes until onions are soft.
- Stir in the mushrooms and continue to cook until they are tender. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Pour in the remaining wine and chicken stock, stirring to combine and dissolve all residues. Add the thyme and bay leaves.
- Return chicken to the pot, cover, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook uncovered, allowing it to gently burble for about one and a half hours.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as necessary. Remove bay leaves and thyme before serving.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 450kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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